Thread: New Final stone

I would like to get a Naniwa stone for final sharpening. I have a Norton 4000/8000 combo and a "The Swaty" Hone but would like a larger stone for final hone. Which one do I get?

12k stone is what most people use after norton 8k or Natural hone like coticule/jnat. if you want larger stone probably best choice would be finding a large jnat finisher but could be expensive

A lot of people go with the 12k. I bought the Kagayaki 12k from Japan and saved some money. The reviews were good and some said it was the same as the pro series. I'm pleased with it and it comes with a neat plastic case that acts also as a stand.

Depending on the razor and of the hones I've used I'd choose a Chinese 12k or a Coticule. There are better hones out there which I have not tried because they can be pretty expensive and out of my price range. Someone else will be along later to comment on those.

Originally Posted by quindecima

I would like to get a Naniwa stone for final sharpening. Which one do I get?

As mentioned a good few people move onto the Naniwa 12k after the 4/8 Norton. Its simple to use, consistent and gives a great shave.

@tintin:

The kagayaki is the same as the 12k super stone, as shown in this clip (

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L65PSncp_A

)

The 8K fuji (part for the same gouken series as the kakayaki) is also a very capable finisher, giving a much finer edge then the 8k designation would suggest.

Agree with the others, I have a Naniwa 12K for finishing, works great and excellent shave!

Everything after the 8k is icing on the cake. The only way to know what you'll really like is to try using the stones and shaving off them. There are a lot of options and one could spend a lot of time, money, and whiskers while experimenting. If you want a Naniwa specifically, the 12k is a common choice.

Originally Posted by DrDalton

@tintin:

The kagayaki is the same as the 12k super stone, as shown in this clip.

Oh yeah right you are, i knew it was one of those.
Also i would stay away from a Chinese natural as they can be hit and miss as far as grit ( i wasted enough money trying to find a cheaper alternative that i could have easy just bought a Naniwa and probably been money ahead). For me any way, naturals are a whole different learning curve.JMHO

I'd go with the 12k superstone and then later when you've mastered it.... play with the naturals (if you need to.... the 12k gives you a good basis to compare future purchases)